Mmm dinner was sure delicious tonight and I would LOVE to share it with you! For the first time there were NO leftovers and I got the official stamp of approval from my picky boyfriend. Win!
I adapted this recipe from Cooking Light Magazine and it turned out incredible! I chose to use pork chops since the store only had GINORMOUS HUGE pork tenderloins and we didn’t need that much for two people, but it worked just as well. I also left out the anchovies since my boyfriend would pretty much run for the hills if he knew I added them (but I personally don’t think he would have been able to tell.) I’ll use them next time…shh!
By adding fresh rosemary to the pan at the beginning of cooking and then adding some at the end ensures the true freshness you’ll taste once the pork chops are served. Also, the red and yellow bell peppers give the entire meal so much flavor! I served this yummy goodness along side roasted red potatoes since I had fresh rosemary on hand. Everything was delicious!!
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RECIPE
Pork Chops with Balsamic Peppers
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 4 center cut pork chops
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary, divided
- 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1 1/2-inch strips
- 1 yellow (or orange) bell pepper, cut into 1 1/2-inch strips
- 2 tsp. balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper.
- Add oil to pan, swirling to coat. Add pork to pan and cook for 7 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium and turn pork over. Add 1 teaspoon of rosemary, garlic and bell peppers, cooking 9 minutes or until peppers are tender and pork is done.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and top with remaining 1/2 teaspoon rosemary. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Serving Size: 1 pork chop + 1/2 cup bell pepper mixture • Calories: 215 • Fat: 10.1 g • Carbs: 5 g • Fiber: 1.4 g • Protein: 25.2 g • WW Points+: 5 pts
I love the idea of balsamic pepper they are so colorful, yum!
So colorful this is!! Looks awesome!!
I love recipes that take advantage of simple, fresh ingredients like rosemary. Delicious!
Great looking chops! I might side with your BF on this one though. Bleh to anchovies 🙂 The peppers sounds super flavorful and lovely, buzzed!
Oh how I do love a good pork chop! This looks delish!
The pork looks just wonderful. You would have definitely had a hit here!
Love how easy and tasty this dish is. There would be no leftovers in my house either!
I know the sweet of the peppers must play very well with the balsamic vinegar.
And the roasted potatoes make a pefect match
Nice recipe Kelly, I am also beginning to use balsamic vinegar into my cooking doing away with the normal white vinegar I have been before this.
This looks great Kelly. And I’m looking for a recipe for tonight….so its highly likely it’s gonna get cooked!! 🙂